http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/?service=Rss http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/paul-ogradys-dog-buster-dies-1824592.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/pets/news/paul-ogradys-dog-buster-dies-1824592.html ]]> <p> TV host Paul O'Grady is mourning the death of his faithful sidekick, Buster. </p> News Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:56:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/rod-stewart-faces-pound2m-claim-over-legal-fees-1822985.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/rod-stewart-faces-pound2m-claim-over-legal-fees-1822985.html ]]> <p> Veteran rock star Rod Stewart, famed for his skin-tight leopardskin trousers and sandpaper singing voice, is being sued for £2m in unpaid legal bills by one of the most powerful entertainment law firms in the United States after it represented him in a series of courtroom battles dating back nearly a decade. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:23 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/lloyd-webber-back-in-hospital-after-cancer-op-1822930.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/lloyd-webber-back-in-hospital-after-cancer-op-1822930.html ]]> <p> Andrew Lloyd Webber has been re-admitted to hospital after developing a "chronic infection" following surgery for prostate cancer. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:41:17 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/fans-frenzy-as-x-factors-jedward-twins-fly-home-to-dublin-1822763.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/fans-frenzy-as-x-factors-jedward-twins-fly-home-to-dublin-1822763.html ]]> <p> When John and Edward touched down in Dublin Airport on Monday a wild chase ensued with new leads on their location swiftly followed by dead ends. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:22:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/christine-bleakley-im-frank-lampards-wag-1822705.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/christine-bleakley-im-frank-lampards-wag-1822705.html ]]> <p> Christine Bleakley has been dodging the paparazzi and denying all rumours of a relationship with England footballer Frank Lampard. </p> News Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:11:59 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/rappers-sought-after-fan-is-raped-after-gig-1822170.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/rappers-sought-after-fan-is-raped-after-gig-1822170.html ]]> <p> Two members of the MOBO award-winning hip-hop band N-Dubz are being sought as witnesses by detectives investigating a rape allegation. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:40:45 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/susan-boyle-tells-of-childhood-beatings-1822163.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/susan-boyle-tells-of-childhood-beatings-1822163.html ]]> <p> Britain's Got Talent star Susan Boyle has revealed she was bullied at school and beaten by teachers who were ignorant about children with learning disabilities. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:44:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/chris-brown-taking-a-break-from-dating-1822162.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/chris-brown-taking-a-break-from-dating-1822162.html ]]> <p> Chris Brown has revealed he's not quite ready for a new relationship as he's been busy "working" on himself. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:43:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jamie-archer-x-factor-depressed-me-1822161.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jamie-archer-x-factor-depressed-me-1822161.html ]]> <p> Jamie Archer has admitted that he felt "depressed" and "demoralised" by some of his experiences on the show. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:41:02 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/nicole-richie-granted-restraining-order-1822145.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/nicole-richie-granted-restraining-order-1822145.html ]]> <p> A judge has granted TV star Nicole Richie's request for a restraining order barring two celebrity photographers from coming close to her or her children. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:25:11 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-microphones-turned-down-for-twins-1822133.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-microphones-turned-down-for-twins-1822133.html ]]> <p> X Factor twins John and Edward were at the centre of "fix" claims today following reports that soundmen have been ordered to mask their weak vocals. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:11:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/janet-jackson-blames-doctor-for-michael-jacksons-death-1822125.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/janet-jackson-blames-doctor-for-michael-jacksons-death-1822125.html ]]> <p> Janet Jackson blames Dr. Conrad Murray for her brother Michael's death. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:03:50 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/consummation/father-of-belle-de-jour-admits-using-prostitutes-1821891.html http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/love-sex/consummation/father-of-belle-de-jour-admits-using-prostitutes-1821891.html <p> The estranged father of a research scientist who outed herself as former call girl and blogger Belle de Jour revealed today he had used more than 150 prostitutes himself and had even introduced his daughter to some of them. </p> Consummation Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:01:26 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/wicker-man-star-woodward-dies-aged-79-1821738.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/wicker-man-star-woodward-dies-aged-79-1821738.html ]]> <p>Edward Woodward, the actor best known for his roles in the 1973 film The Wicker Man and The Equalizer television series, has died, aged 79. </p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gaddafis-night-in-with-500-attractive-girls--and-the-koran-1821752.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gaddafis-night-in-with-500-attractive-girls--and-the-koran-1821752.html ]]> <p>The mysterious host asked the Italian hospitality agency for "500 attractive girls between 18 and 35 years of age, at least 1.7 metre high", and if the women who answered the call were in the dark about their duties, they must have felt confident that the event would be an interesting one.</p> News Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/calvin-harris-i-made-an-idiot-of-myself-for-the-good-of-the-nation-1821649.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/calvin-harris-i-made-an-idiot-of-myself-for-the-good-of-the-nation-1821649.html ]]> <p> Calvin Harris has claimed that he crashed The X Factor stage to "make a mockery" of the competition and its "terrible" music. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:59:21 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/woodward-found-fame-playing-toughguy-roles-1821587.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/woodward-found-fame-playing-toughguy-roles-1821587.html <p> Edward Woodward: Born June 1, 1930. Died November 16, 2009. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:21:56 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/actor-edward-woodward-dies-aged-79-1821558.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/actor-edward-woodward-dies-aged-79-1821558.html ]]> <p> Veteran actor Edward Woodward, who was known for his roles in The Wicker Man and The Equalizer, died today. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:31:09 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/tweed-to-stand-trial-on-rape-charge-1821551.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/tweed-to-stand-trial-on-rape-charge-1821551.html <p> The widower of reality TV star Jade Goody was ordered to stand trial today accused of raping a teenager. </p> Crime Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:20:46 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-in-final-six-1821499.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-in-final-six-1821499.html ]]> <p> Jedward fans were in rhapsody last night as their idols breezed through another round of the X Factor thanks to the public vote. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:30:52 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jordan-back-in-celebrity-jungle-for-closure-1821447.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jordan-back-in-celebrity-jungle-for-closure-1821447.html ]]> <p> Katie Price revealed that her return to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is to achieve closure on her "fairytale" romance with ex-husband Peter Andre. </p> News Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:31:21 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/charity-jumble-sale-draws-star-crowd-1821216.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/charity-jumble-sale-draws-star-crowd-1821216.html <p> Sunday is a holy day for bargain hunters, who flock to car parks and playing fields around the country to rummage through stalls of second-hand clothes, toys and bric-a-brac in the hope of finding a hidden gem. But while boot sale-goers wouldn’t spend hours queuing for the privilege, a fashion-conscious crowd arrived at the car park of London's Selfridges early yesterday morning in the hope of bagging a bargain and spotting some celebrities at a charity jumble sale. </p> News Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:05:55 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gruffalo-creator-tells-of-the-tragedy-behind-her-books-1820953.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gruffalo-creator-tells-of-the-tragedy-behind-her-books-1820953.html ]]> <p>With its "terrible tusks and terrible claws and terrible teeth in its terrible jaws" the Gruffalo has fired the imaginations of millions of children in the 10 years since he first emerged from the deep, dark wood.</p> News Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/revealed-bristol-research-scientist-is-real-belle-de-jour-1821072.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/revealed-bristol-research-scientist-is-real-belle-de-jour-1821072.html <p>A respected research scientist seems to have ended years of intense speculation over the identity of the prostitute blogger Belle de Jour by unmasking herself as the call girl whose explicit descriptions of her encounters garnered such a passionate following that they were adapted into books and a television series. </p> News Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/my-week-andy-mcnab-1820382.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/my-week-andy-mcnab-1820382.html <p><b>Monday</b></p> News Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/meet-haiku-herman-will-europe-make-him-a-very-famous-belgian-1820404.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/meet-haiku-herman-will-europe-make-him-a-very-famous-belgian-1820404.html ]]> <p>One is a young, dynamic reporter with a blond quiff who roams the world in search of adventure. The other is a greying, diminutive politician with glasses, a penchant for poetry and a love of country life. On the face of it, Belgium's national hero, Tintin, could not be more different from the man who is tipped to be chosen as the European Union's first president next week. </p> Europe Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/crawford-blackmailed-by-model-1820409.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/crawford-blackmailed-by-model-1820409.html <p>Cindy Crawford and her husband were the targets of an elaborate blackmail plot involving a photograph that shows their seven-year-old daughter bound, gagged and tied to a chair, the FBI has claimed. </p> News Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/pulp-singer-jarvis-cocker-receives-honorary-doctorate-1820324.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/pulp-singer-jarvis-cocker-receives-honorary-doctorate-1820324.html <p> Pulp singer Jarvis Cocker joked today he would not open a medical surgery, even with his newly acquired title of Doctor. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:15:28 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/harry-potter-star-radcliffe-denies-smoking-cannabis-1820225.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/harry-potter-star-radcliffe-denies-smoking-cannabis-1820225.html <p> Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe "categorically" denied he had smoked a cannabis joint at a party after pictures emerged of him allegedly using the drug. </p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:57:25 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/female-red-arrow-is-cleared-for-takeoff-1819919.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/female-red-arrow-is-cleared-for-takeoff-1819919.html ]]> <p>When Kirsty Moore decided she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her father, an RAF squadron leader, the force did not think women should be allowed anywhere near fast jets.</p> Home News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/tyson-in-scuffle-at-la-airport-1819936.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/tyson-in-scuffle-at-la-airport-1819936.html ]]> <p>Police are investigating conflicting accounts of an airport scuffle between Mike Tyson and a photographer that resulted in both men being questioned and released on suspicion of battery.</p> News Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/voight-vs-jolie-is-hollywoods-most-famous-family-feud-near-an-end-1819579.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/voight-vs-jolie-is-hollywoods-most-famous-family-feud-near-an-end-1819579.html ]]> <p> Relationships between fathers and daughters have often been known to blow hot and cold. But that between the actress Angelina Jolie and her famous dad, Midnight Cowboy star Jon Voight, has been seen more downs than ups all of which have been played out in the glare of publicity. </p> News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:58:27 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/george-best-punched-me-in-rage-admits-son-1819348.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/news-and-comment/george-best-punched-me-in-rage-admits-son-1819348.html ]]> <p> The son of football legend George Best has told how his father punched him to the floor and roared “you are not mine” during a drunken rage. </p> News & Comment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:43:41 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/government-to-crack-down-on-rogue-showbiz-agents-1819335.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/government-to-crack-down-on-rogue-showbiz-agents-1819335.html <p> A Government crackdown on the ugly face of the modelling and entertainment industry was announced today. </p> News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:19:44 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/mike-tyson-in-scuffle-at-la-airport-1819261.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/mike-tyson-in-scuffle-at-la-airport-1819261.html ]]> <p> Police are investigating conflicting accounts of an airport scuffle between Mike Tyson and a photographer that resulted in both men being booked and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery. </p> Others Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:39:55 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-rolling-stone-who-gathered-no-money-1819030.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-rolling-stone-who-gathered-no-money-1819030.html ]]> <p>After 24 years, which have included repeated stints in rehab to battle alcoholism (Ronnie), lines of heroin and cocaine (Ronnie), a replacement plastic septum for his cocaine-ravaged nose (Ronnie), multiple music tours of the world and even a joint arrest for cocaine possession in the Caribbean, one of rock's most enduring marriages ended yesterday at the High Court in London.</p> News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/nobel-laureates-honour-annie-lennox-1819111.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/nobel-laureates-honour-annie-lennox-1819111.html ]]> <p>Scottish singer Annie Lennox was presented with the 2009 "Woman of Peace" award on Wednesday at a summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Berlin for her work raising awareness of HIV/AIDS.</p> News Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/cowell-trumps-trump-as-bestpaid-man-on-us-tv-1818733.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/cowell-trumps-trump-as-bestpaid-man-on-us-tv-1818733.html ]]> <p> His pantomime villain on-screen persona, ability to create celebrities out of ordinary people and ruthless eye for a business deal have made him the grand master of reality television and one of Britain’s most recognisable people. </p> News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:49:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jo-wood-divorces-rolling-stones-ronnie-1818621.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jo-wood-divorces-rolling-stones-ronnie-1818621.html ]]> <p> Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood was divorced by his wife of 24 years today on the grounds of his admitted adultery. </p> News Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:43:13 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/family-stunned-as-96yearold-leaves-pound9m-to-charities-1818036.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/family-stunned-as-96yearold-leaves-pound9m-to-charities-1818036.html <p> All who knew opera-loving Mona Webster during her long and varied life were aware she was a lady of unusual cultural refinement and breadth of interests. </p> News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:36 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/boxing-giantslayer-haye-set-to-make-millions-1817256.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/boxing-giantslayer-haye-set-to-make-millions-1817256.html ]]> <p>As any PR-savvy theologian will tell you, slaying a giant is a great way to boost your profile.</p> News Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/disappointment-as-morrissey-axes-concert-during-second-song-1817191.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/disappointment-as-morrissey-axes-concert-during-second-song-1817191.html <p> Thousands of Morrissey fans were left disappointed when the star axed a concert mid way through the second song. </p> News Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:47:38 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/pop-star-rihanna-describes-assault-horror-1817189.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/pop-star-rihanna-describes-assault-horror-1817189.html <p> Chart star Rihanna has described the horror she felt as her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown was biting and punching her during a violent argument, saying she saw "no soul in his eyes". </p> News Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:45:42 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/coronation-street-star-questioned-over-crash-1816755.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/coronation-street-star-questioned-over-crash-1816755.html <p> Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas was questioned by police in connection with a drink-drive collision, it emerged today. </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:12:20 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/thompson-talked-out-of-support-for-polanski-by-19yearold-student-1816553.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/thompson-talked-out-of-support-for-polanski-by-19yearold-student-1816553.html ]]> <p>Emma Thompson is an Oscar-winning actress whose charisma and outspoken personality have earned her admiration and a reputation as a "strong woman". </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/mike-tysons-weird-week-on-tour-in-britain-1816576.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/others/mike-tysons-weird-week-on-tour-in-britain-1816576.html ]]> <p>I had the dubious pleasure four years ago of being hired to "work the room" with Mike Tyson on his first British after-dinner speaking tour. The crowds were big, but I was told: "No boxing questions. Don't ask his opinion on all those indiscretions both sides of the ropes." I wasn't even allowed to probe for answers to his very real boxing genius, and instead was restricted to asking him questions about Birmingham tumblers (it's a type of pigeon) and Wayne Rooney.</p> Others Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/mann-returns-to-the-arms-of-his-wife-1816699.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/mann-returns-to-the-arms-of-his-wife-1816699.html ]]> <p> The mercenary Simon Mann, 57, celebrated his freedom with his wife, Amanda, yesterday as he thanked people for the "warmth" shown since his release from a 34-year jail sentence for his part in plotting a coup. </p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/my-week-general-sir-john-kiszely-1816595.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/my-week-general-sir-john-kiszely-1816595.html <p><b>Monday</b></p> News Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/miss-england-steps-down-after-arrest-1816286.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/miss-england-steps-down-after-arrest-1816286.html ]]> <p> Miss England Rachel Christie has relinquished her crown after being arrested on suspicion of a nightclub assault sparked by a row over a TV gladiator. </p> News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:51:49 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/ryan-seacrest-stalker-pleads-not-guilty-1815287.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/ryan-seacrest-stalker-pleads-not-guilty-1815287.html ]]> <p> A man arrested outside Ryan Seacrest's workplace has pleaded not guilty to a felony stalking charge. </p> News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:23:14 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/brad-pitt-in-the-market-for-a-new-motorcycle-after-crash-1815281.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/brad-pitt-in-the-market-for-a-new-motorcycle-after-crash-1815281.html ]]> <p> Brad Pitt says he is in the market for a new motorcycle. </p> News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:21:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/fatherhood-keeps-conchords-stars-busy-1815275.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/fatherhood-keeps-conchords-stars-busy-1815275.html ]]> <p> Bret McKenzie isn't expecting to take a call from his homeland. </p> News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:16:52 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/struggling-small-business-bosses-are-quotmoanersquot-says-sir-alan-sugar-1815165.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/struggling-small-business-bosses-are-quotmoanersquot-says-sir-alan-sugar-1815165.html ]]> <p> Sir Alan Sugar dismissed bosses of struggling small businesses as "moaners" who "live in Disney World", it has been reported. </p> News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:27:11 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/struggling-small-business-bosses-are-moaners-says-sir-alan-sugar-1814565.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/struggling-small-business-bosses-are-moaners-says-sir-alan-sugar-1814565.html ]]> <p> Sir Alan Sugar dismissed bosses of struggling small businesses as &quot;moaners&quot; who &quot;live in Disney World&quot;, it has been reported. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:43:43 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/hollywood-pressure-driving-russell-brand-to-the-barber-1814563.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/hollywood-pressure-driving-russell-brand-to-the-barber-1814563.html ]]> <p> Russell Brand said he will cut his shaggy mane for the sake of his Hollywood career. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:33:39 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/news-comment/ireland-star-odriscoll-plans-huge-wedding-1814557.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/news-comment/ireland-star-odriscoll-plans-huge-wedding-1814557.html ]]> <p> Amy Huberman and Brian O'Driscoll will throw Ireland’s celebrity wedding of the summer after block-booking an entire five-star hotel for five days. </p> News & Comment Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:16:47 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-shock-at-sudden-death-of-father-1814482.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/westlifes-nicky-byrne-in-shock-at-sudden-death-of-father-1814482.html ]]> <p> Tributes were last night paid to the father of Westlife star Nicky Byrne, who died suddenly yesterday. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:51:29 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-grimes-to-perform-ghostbusters-1814473.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-grimes-to-perform-ghostbusters-1814473.html ]]> <p> Irish X Factor hopefuls John and Edward Grimes will be performing the Ghostbusters theme song on Saturday night, it can be revealed. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:37:39 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-homecoming-of-simon-mann-1814181.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-homecoming-of-simon-mann-1814181.html <p>With its sweeping views over the Solent, Palladian architecture and 20 acres of Hampshire pasture, Inchmery House stands in stark contrast to the concrete prison cell in Equatorial Guinea which Simon Mann had, until yesterday, called home.</p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/father-of-anthropology-dies-aged-100-1814203.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/father-of-anthropology-dies-aged-100-1814203.html <p>Claude Levi-Strauss, widely considered the father of modern anthropology for work that included theories about the similarities between tribal and industrial societies, has died aged 100. </p> News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-most-unusual-celebrity-baby-names-1813915.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-most-unusual-celebrity-baby-names-1813915.html ]]> <p> As Wayne and Coleen Rooney’s son is welcomed into the world it seems that everyone is asking the same question: “Kai…really?” It's an unusual name choice but certainly not the worst in the world of celebrity baby names. At least it’s not Dwayne. </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:45:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jonathanross-buys-david-bowie-selfportrait-for-pound20000-1813878.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jonathanross-buys-david-bowie-selfportrait-for-pound20000-1813878.html ]]> <p> Jonathan Ross forked out £20,000 at a charity auction last night for a self-portrait of his hero, David Bowie. </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:06:50 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/kate-winslet-wins-payout-over-exercise-libel-1813837.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/kate-winslet-wins-payout-over-exercise-libel-1813837.html ]]> <p> Kate Winslet accepted £25,000 libel damages today over a claim that she publicly lied about her exercise regime. </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:33:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/proud-rooneys-take-baby-kai-wayne-home-1813817.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/proud-rooneys-take-baby-kai-wayne-home-1813817.html ]]> <p> There were smiles all round today when Wayne and Coleen Rooney emerged from hospital with their new baby. </p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:09:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/clooney-caught-in-crossfire-as-war-breaks-out-over-latest-film-1813635.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/clooney-caught-in-crossfire-as-war-breaks-out-over-latest-film-1813635.html ]]> <p>The writer and journalist Jon Ronson must have been thrilled when he learned that George Clooney and Ewan McGregor were to be cast in a film inspired by his book, The Men Who Stare at Goats.</p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/first-black-female-winner-for-frances-top-literary-prize-1813643.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/first-black-female-winner-for-frances-top-literary-prize-1813643.html ]]> <p>The French-Senegalese writer Marie NDiaye yesterday became the first black woman to win the Prix Goncourt, France's most prestigious literary prize.</p> News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/baby-boy-for-wayne-rooney-and-coleen-1813398.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/premier-league/baby-boy-for-wayne-rooney-and-coleen-1813398.html ]]> <p> England footballer Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen today gave birth to a baby boy. </p> Premier League Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:56 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/stephen-gately-may-not-have-made-a-will-1813433.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/stephen-gately-may-not-have-made-a-will-1813433.html ]]> <p> Friends of Boyzone star Stephen Gately fear he may not have made a will. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:26:08 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/rebecca-adlington-slams-bbc-over-frankie-boyle-rebuke-1813432.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/rebecca-adlington-slams-bbc-over-frankie-boyle-rebuke-1813432.html ]]> <p> Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington's agent said the BBC did not take tough enough action against a comedian who joked on TV about her appearance. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:24:10 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/x-factors-rachel-cries-her-heart-out-as-irish-jedward-twins-survive-1813414.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/x-factors-rachel-cries-her-heart-out-as-irish-jedward-twins-survive-1813414.html ]]> <p> X Factor's most controversial act has survived another week after the public gave their rendition of Queen's We Will Rock You the thumbs up. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:45:09 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/tweetness-and-light-as-fry-ends-twitter-spat-1813170.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/tweetness-and-light-as-fry-ends-twitter-spat-1813170.html ]]> <p>Even by the speedy pace of life in the twittersphere, it was one of the shortest break-ups in history. After being called "boring" by a fellow twitterer, Stephen Fry shocked his near-million followers by announcing: "I retire from Twitter henceforward. Bye everyone." Twelve hours later, however, he was back, apologetic, and feeling "more sheepish than a sheep and more twattish than a twat".</p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-doing-fine-after-e-coli-leaves-the-rocket-man-grounded-1813175.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/sir-elton-doing-fine-after-e-coli-leaves-the-rocket-man-grounded-1813175.html ]]> <p>Sir Elton John was receiving treatment in hospital yesterday after contracting a "serious" case of E. coli infection while suffering from a bout of influenza. </p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/henry-mcnish-the-shipwright-shackleton-forgot-1813181.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/henry-mcnish-the-shipwright-shackleton-forgot-1813181.html ]]> <p>It was the greatest snub in the golden age of exploration. When Ernest Shackleton returned in 1917 from his failed mission to conquer the Antarctic, it fell within his gift to recommend his men for the Polar Medal. Of the 27 who served beneath him during the attempt to cross the continent via the South Pole, all but four had their names put forward to King George V. The decision to leave out three trawlermen – Vincent, Holness and Stephenson – was regrettable. But the omission of the fourth, Henry "Chippy" McNish, has rankled with polar enthusiasts and, say some, has blemished the reputation of Shackleton himself.</p> News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/toy-boy-joy-in-praise-of-the-younger-man-1812767.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/toy-boy-joy-in-praise-of-the-younger-man-1812767.html ]]> <p>The patronising headline said it all: "Taylor-Wood, 42, casts leading man, 19, as her husband" – implying that my friend Sam is calling the shots in her relationship. Why do people think that an older women will be able to boss her younger bloke about just because she's been around longer? In my experience it doesn't happen. One of the reasons I've found younger men so attractive is precisely because you can't order them about. </p> News Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/laureate-to-help-storytelling-live-happily-ever-after-1812920.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/laureate-to-help-storytelling-live-happily-ever-after-1812920.html <p>Are you sitting comfortably? Then let's begin. Britain is to have its first laureate for storytelling. Taffy Thomas has been waxing lyrical, spinning yarns, telling tall tales and holding children and adults spellbound with his repertoire of 300 stories culled from oral sources for the past 30 years.</p> News Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gavin-and-stacey--the-final-chapter-1811913.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gavin-and-stacey--the-final-chapter-1811913.html <p> Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page said the show's next series was probably its last. </p> News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:37:10 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/actor-dennis-hopper-battling-prostate-cancer-1811912.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/actor-dennis-hopper-battling-prostate-cancer-1811912.html ]]> <p> Actor Dennis Hopper is suffering from prostate cancer and cancelling all travel plans to focus on his treatment, his manager told media yesterday. </p> News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:36:06 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/like-father-like-son-prince-edwards-australian-gaffe-1811699.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/like-father-like-son-prince-edwards-australian-gaffe-1811699.html ]]> <p>It's another royal blunder Down Under. Seven years after his father marked a visit to Australia by asking an aborigine if he was still "throwing spears", Prince Edward has sparked fresh controversy by saying that the death of a teenager during a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition could encourage other children to take part in the scheme.</p> News Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/after-59-years-the-voice-of-phil-archer-dies-1811712.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/after-59-years-the-voice-of-phil-archer-dies-1811712.html <p>Norman Painting, the voice of Phil Archer for 59 years on the Radio 4 soap The Archers, died yesterday at the age of 85.</p> TV & Radio Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/charlize-theron-told-hands-off-mandela-1811733.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/charlize-theron-told-hands-off-mandela-1811733.html ]]> <p>Neither presidents nor film stars are safe from moves to protect the image of Nelson Mandela. Actress Charlize Theron has become the latest person to fall foul of the protectors of the 91-year-old icon's legacy. </p> Africa Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ashcroft--belize-the-only-thing-he-respects-is-dollars-1811725.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ashcroft--belize-the-only-thing-he-respects-is-dollars-1811725.html ]]> <p>"Lord Ashcroft? I can tell you about Lord Ashcroft. Let me tell you all about that man." The question ignites Stanley Thomas, an energetic taxi driver, who hulks his giant frame across the road, from where he'd been touting for business in the blazing sun of grimy, downtown Belize City. "We Belizeans are wise. We are not stupid any more. We are not the same people we were 20 years ago. We are wising up every day and we are very proud of what our prime minister is doing."</p> Americas Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-top-dead-earners-1811412.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/the-top-dead-earners-1811412.html ]]> <p> Forbes magazine has released its annual list of top-earning dead celebrities, placing fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent first. </p> News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:35:33 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jackson-fails-to-reach-top-spot-in-earnings-chart-1811396.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/jackson-fails-to-reach-top-spot-in-earnings-chart-1811396.html <p> Despite raking in millions of dollars through the sale of rights to footage of his final rehearsals, Michael Jackson is not the top-earning dead celebrity, a new survey has found. </p> News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:38:47 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/david-shepherd-a-life-devoted-to-the-spirit-of-cricket-not-just-its-laws-1810955.html http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/cricket/david-shepherd-a-life-devoted-to-the-spirit-of-cricket-not-just-its-laws-1810955.html ]]> <p>It was always reassuring to see David Shepherd's name at the bottom of a scorecard on the first morning of a match you were playing in. Shepherd, who died on Monday at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer, brought calm authority and fun to every game of cricket he umpired . Working with him was a pleasure, and not just because I was the beneficiary of a few dodgy lbw decisions.</p> Cricket Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/arnie-claims-xrated-email-was-in-fact-an-8-billionto1-coincidence-1811129.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/arnie-claims-xrated-email-was-in-fact-an-8-billionto1-coincidence-1811129.html ]]> <p>As an action hero, his catchphrases ranged from "hasta la vista" to "I'll be back". As a cigar-chomping legislator he branded "gutless" opponents "girlie men". Now Arnold Schwarzenegger has expanded his political lexicon into the time-honoured realm of bar-room vulgarity. </p> Americas Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/james-lawton-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-tennis-superstar-1811141.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/james-lawton-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-tennis-superstar-1811141.html ]]> <p> His former lover Barbra Streisand sent him flowers and called him her Zen Buddha, but that was when Andre Agassi was a young and apparently uncomplicated god of sport.</p> News Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/barbara-windsor-calls-time-on-eastenders-role-1810795.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/barbara-windsor-calls-time-on-eastenders-role-1810795.html ]]> <p> Peggy Mitchell is leaving Albert Square, it was announced today, and the EastEnders scriptwriters must now decide whether she goes vertically or horizontally. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:24 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gary-glitter-faces-death-penalty-in-fictional-tv-drama-1810810.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gary-glitter-faces-death-penalty-in-fictional-tv-drama-1810810.html <p> Fallen pop star and sex offender Gary Glitter is to face the death penalty in a fictionalised Channel 4 drama. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:28:42 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/hulk-hogan-returning-to-pro-wrestling-1810796.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/hulk-hogan-returning-to-pro-wrestling-1810796.html <p> Hulk Hogan is returning to the profession - but not to the organization - that made him a household name. </p> News Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:29:22 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/tv-chef-marco-pierre-white-wins-appeal-against-court-ruling-1810309.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/tv-chef-marco-pierre-white-wins-appeal-against-court-ruling-1810309.html ]]> <p> TV chef Marco Pierre White today won his appeal against a High Court ruling which halted his action against the leading divorce lawyers representing his estranged wife. </p> News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:27:42 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/daniel-daylewis-honoured-with-british-award-1810241.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/daniel-daylewis-honoured-with-british-award-1810241.html ]]> <p> Hollywood star Daniel Day-Lewis is to receive an honour from the British Independent Film Awards. </p> News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:32:30 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/fans-flock-to-london-for-premiere-of-michael-jackson-film-this-is-it-1810232.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/fans-flock-to-london-for-premiere-of-michael-jackson-film-this-is-it-1810232.html ]]> <p> Michael Jackson fans are expected to flock to London tonight for a premiere of a film showing the late entertainer rehearsing for live shows which would never happen. </p> News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:57:33 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gordon-ramsay-takes-cosmetic-work-on-the-chin-1810110.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/gordon-ramsay-takes-cosmetic-work-on-the-chin-1810110.html ]]> <p> Gordon Ramsay has told how he underwent a painful beauty treatment to have the deep grooves on his chin filled in, on the advice of Simon Cowell. </p> News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:24:17 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscarwinning-director-why-im-leaving-scientology-1809929.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/oscarwinning-director-why-im-leaving-scientology-1809929.html ]]> <p>Paul Haggis, the Oscar-winning film-maker, has resigned from the Church of Scientology in an explosive letter that damns what he calls the organisation's "hate-filled" and "bigoted" opposition to gay marriage.</p> News Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/twilight-heartthrob-robert-pattinson-voted-favourite-vampire-1809731.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/twilight-heartthrob-robert-pattinson-voted-favourite-vampire-1809731.html ]]> <p> Twilight heart-throb Robert Pattinson's character Edward Cullen has been hailed film buffs' favourite movie vampire. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:55:51 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/man-accused-of-attacking-leona-lewis-is-sectioned-1809712.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/man-accused-of-attacking-leona-lewis-is-sectioned-1809712.html <p> A man accused of assaulting pop star Leona Lewis is not fit to attend court, a judge was told today. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:09:34 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/restaurant-critic-gill-delights-in-killing-a-baboon-1809413.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/restaurant-critic-gill-delights-in-killing-a-baboon-1809413.html ]]> <p>His hunting credentials include pheasant-seeking missions to Wiltshire with Jeremy Clarkson, and trigger-happy deliberations with the chef Marco Pierre White moments before they despatched a deer.</p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/strained-morrissey-discharged-from-hospital-1809422.html http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/strained-morrissey-discharged-from-hospital-1809422.html ]]> <p>The singer Morrissey was discharged from hospital last night after collapsing on stage with breathing difficulties.</p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/i-have-cancer-says-lloyd-webber-1809423.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/i-have-cancer-says-lloyd-webber-1809423.html ]]> <p>Andrew Lloyd Webber has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The Oscar-winning composer of some of the most successful British musicals of all time has been admitted to hospital and is undergoing treatment. </p> News Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0000 http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/beauty-and-the-brain-so-what-attracted-you-to-a-short-balding-egomaniac-1808973.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/news/beauty-and-the-brain-so-what-attracted-you-to-a-short-balding-egomaniac-1808973.html <p>When Salman Rushdie returned from his honeymoon with supermodel Padma Lakshmi in 2004, he was asked how he was enjoying married life. Rushdie snapped: "Why do people only want to talk to me about being married these days?" and flounced off.</p> News Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 +0100